Guiding principles

In the investigation and prosecution of offences relating to trafficking in persons, the following guidelines shall apply– (a) all steps necessary to identify the victim of the offence of trafficking in persons shall be taken; (b) reasonable protection to a victim of the of the offence trafficking in persons shall be taken to prevent recapture by the traffickers and their associates; (c) reasonable protection shall be taken to secure the victim's family, where they reside in Belize, from threats, reprisal or intimidation by the traffickers or their associates; and (d) protection and enforcement of the rights of a